tonylauno1 7 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 I have seen some e46 with deep dish alloys. Since e46 requires a high offset (38-42mm) how is that possible without using a medium offset (20mm) like a set of e39 alloys? If the alloys were to stick out a further 20mm compared to factory wheels, it doesn't look like it will rub against the wheel arc. Are there any other potential problems when going for the deep-dish look? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
localdevdas 2 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 i've got a set of 18x8.5 deepdish rims on my E36, and with decent sized rubber it does rub on the rear guards... probably might wanna considering rolling out your guards, or even getting them slightly flared...... cheers Jeev. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonylauno1 7 Report post Posted December 29, 2007 i've got a set of 18x8.5 deepdish rims on my E36, and with decent sized rubber it does rub on the rear guards... probably might wanna considering rolling out your guards, or even getting them slightly flared...... cheers Jeev. What offset are yours 18x8.5 deepdish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
localdevdas 2 Report post Posted December 30, 2007 35 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rick James Report post Posted December 30, 2007 You can't without digging the roller out. FYI, less than 3 inches of dish isn't deep dish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 You can't without digging the roller out. FYI, less than 3 inches of dish isn't deep dish. says who? I aint being cocky or anything, just curious as to where you come up with that justification? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gus 5 Report post Posted December 31, 2007 says who? I aint being cocky or anything, just curious as to where you come up with that justification? everybody Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 (edited) i've got a set of 18x8.5 deepdish rims on my E36, and with decent sized rubber it does rub on the rear guards... probably might wanna considering rolling out your guards, or even getting them slightly flared...... cheers Jeev. roll your gaurds or next time buy diffrent tyres not 4x4 spec on the deep dish note hybrid runs very wide rims on his 46 im sure he can give you the info Edited January 1, 2008 by PBOY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
localdevdas 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 (edited) yea that's wat i've got done to the E36 mate, rolled out and slighty flared guards at the rear..... regarding the 4x4 tyres, well 235/40 seems pretty alright to me, didnt want extreme low-pros coz da ride can get quite crappy with them, nor did i want thin tyres coz i hate da 'honda' look, accords n civics runnin on 195/205s.... Edited January 1, 2008 by localdevdas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 and it still rubs? hmmmmmmm im running 19.8.5 225 35 zr19 taped in lips an back gaurd no rubbing what so ever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 FYI, less than 3 inches of dish isn't deep dish. Amen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
localdevdas 2 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 and it still rubs? hmmmmmmm im running 19.8.5 225 35 zr19 taped in lips an back gaurd no rubbing what so ever fitting 235/40s made it rub a bit during cornering when it was standard, but ever since the roll outs/flares its been sweet azz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Nope, Basically the hub is set differently I run 4 inch dish in the rear and run 39 offset. This is a 19x9.5 / 30. Its possible because of the conical shaped center mesh / spokes. They taper inwards. If you look at a front e46 CSL wheel you will see it infact has a "wave" in the spoke to give it a more 'inward' look. This technique is used by other wheel manufactures to achieve large dish on higher offset wheels. Find a wheel style you like (for me it was the more classic looking "semi steap dish/lip" instead of my other 19's with dish that were more pie dish looking. But seriously do your research there are plenty of wheels out there and many many different looks. I gave work wheels or performalink a call ... they do some good qaulity stuff and the best thing is .. the own e46's themselves so know what their talking about. as my sig says "Offset bitches!" ... it really is all in the offset ... you can have any wheel design you like really. here is mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
international 0 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Mean...do you have a higher resolution photo so I can use it as my desktop wallpaper? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonylauno1 7 Report post Posted January 1, 2008 Thanks for the advise Hybrid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zenetti 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 all this talk of "you HAVE to roll your rear guards" is utter bollocks. If you get the correct offset and width wheel, AND the correct upsize tyre you will not need to touch the guards. Tony - the design of the wheel is what gives it the dished look - Hybrid is bang on the money with his explanations. cheers Johno Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonylauno1 7 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) all this talk of "you HAVE to roll your rear guards" is utter bollocks. If you get the correct offset and width wheel, AND the correct upsize tyre you will not need to touch the guards. Tony - the design of the wheel is what gives it the dished look - Hybrid is bang on the money with his explanations. cheers Johno Great, Thanks for the information. Edited January 2, 2008 by tonylauno1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PBOY23 0 Report post Posted January 2, 2008 (edited) all this talk of "you HAVE to roll your rear guards" is utter bollocks. If you get the correct offset and width wheel, AND the correct upsize tyre you will not need to touch the guards. Tony - the design of the wheel is what gives it the dished look - Hybrid is bang on the money with his explanations. cheers Johno i was talking in specific to one of the members in particular localdevdas about rolling rear gaurds Edited January 2, 2008 by PBOY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
